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Clinical Program Managers oversee healthcare initiatives that require specialized credentials, making them strong H-1B visa candidates. Most roles require a clinical background plus a master's degree, and employers in hospital systems, health tech, and managed care organizations sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices.
Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Program Managers are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Health Services Operations (HSO) Clinical Program Management team, our Health Care Services (HCS) Program Manager provides direction, oversight and organization to ensure overall success of one or more complex clinical programs (e.g. cost stewardship, specialty pharmacy, care management, etc.). The HCS Program Manager supports a HCS executive or directing program sponsor to ensure program deliverables are met while striving to improve care quality, enhance consumer experience, and reduce cost. Responsibilities include managing program initiatives from inception to sustainment and providing oversight related to program evaluation, development, processes and reporting during all phases of the program. Initiatives may involve managing internally developed programs or programs established through a vendor partnership. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization (e.g, Health Care Services, Health Plan Operations, Data & Technology, and Finance) – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
Are you ready to lead complex clinical programs that directly improve care quality and make health care easier for thousands of members? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you can build relationships across diverse teams while driving innovative health care solutions? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or related field (Masters preferred)
- 5+ years' experience with project and/or program management in healthcare, healthcare insurance operations or other large, complex industry. Experience in clinical area preferred. May have equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to think analytically, effectively applying project management and financial techniques, and providing recommendations to management using critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization for the purpose of driving solutions and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Proficiency in effectively managing high-profile projects, identifying and mitigating risks, and reporting barriers to program deliverables.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and situations, learn quickly and create options, recommendations and action plans.
- Experience in independently defining, developing, managing and reporting on processes and metrics.
- Ability to accomplish results through others by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.
- Ability to partner effectively with external partners/vendors.
- Familiarity with health plan and clinical terminology, operations and trends.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills with all levels of the organization, including the ability to resolve complex issues, build consensus among groups of diverse stakeholders, manage strategic partner relationships, and effectively lead and engage internal teams in the fulfillment of roles and responsibilities.
- Solid knowledge of program evaluation concepts and methodologies, with experience in program effectiveness analysis, measurement, and reporting. Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.
What You Will Do at Cambia:
- Works closely with project sponsor(s), cross-functional teams, and project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
- Effectively manages internal/external stakeholder relationships, ensuring the focused pursuit of desired outcomes.
- Manages program and project teams to identify risks and opportunities across multiple initiatives or workstreams to ensure program goals are reached.
- Educates and trains the leadership, staff, business associates and other stakeholders regarding new program elements, process, and implementation.
- Maintains a system for ongoing data/statistical reporting and program assessment. Develop and communicate program documents, project plans, etc. Effectively collaborates with internal program leaders, senior management, and cross-functional managers/directors to develop program monitoring and assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement. Recommend program and process changes as appropriate.
LI-Hybrid
Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.
National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, and Salt Lake City metro areas. The full salary range is $88,000 - $143,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $93,500 - $126,500.
Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above. The full salary range is $79,000 - $129,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $84,200 - $113,900.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
- Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
- Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
- Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
- Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
- Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
- Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
- Commute and parking benefits.
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.
Clinical Program Manager
Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices.
Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock and Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Program Managers are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Health Services Operations (HSO) Clinical Program Management team, our Health Care Services (HCS) Program Manager provides direction, oversight and organization to ensure overall success of one or more complex clinical programs (e.g. cost stewardship, specialty pharmacy, care management, etc.). The HCS Program Manager supports a HCS executive or directing program sponsor to ensure program deliverables are met while striving to improve care quality, enhance consumer experience, and reduce cost. Responsibilities include managing program initiatives from inception to sustainment and providing oversight related to program evaluation, development, processes and reporting during all phases of the program. Initiatives may involve managing internally developed programs or programs established through a vendor partnership. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization (e.g, Health Care Services, Health Plan Operations, Data & Technology, and Finance) – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
Are you ready to lead complex clinical programs that directly improve care quality and make health care easier for thousands of members? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you can build relationships across diverse teams while driving innovative health care solutions? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or related field (Masters preferred)
- 5+ years' experience with project and/or program management in healthcare, healthcare insurance operations or other large, complex industry. Experience in clinical area preferred. May have equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to think analytically, effectively applying project management and financial techniques, and providing recommendations to management using critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization for the purpose of driving solutions and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Proficiency in effectively managing high-profile projects, identifying and mitigating risks, and reporting barriers to program deliverables.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and situations, learn quickly and create options, recommendations and action plans.
- Experience in independently defining, developing, managing and reporting on processes and metrics.
- Ability to accomplish results through others by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.
- Ability to partner effectively with external partners/vendors.
- Familiarity with health plan and clinical terminology, operations and trends.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills with all levels of the organization, including the ability to resolve complex issues, build consensus among groups of diverse stakeholders, manage strategic partner relationships, and effectively lead and engage internal teams in the fulfillment of roles and responsibilities.
- Solid knowledge of program evaluation concepts and methodologies, with experience in program effectiveness analysis, measurement, and reporting. Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.
What You Will Do at Cambia:
- Works closely with project sponsor(s), cross-functional teams, and project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
- Effectively manages internal/external stakeholder relationships, ensuring the focused pursuit of desired outcomes.
- Manages program and project teams to identify risks and opportunities across multiple initiatives or workstreams to ensure program goals are reached.
- Educates and trains the leadership, staff, business associates and other stakeholders regarding new program elements, process, and implementation.
- Maintains a system for ongoing data/statistical reporting and program assessment. Develop and communicate program documents, project plans, etc. Effectively collaborates with internal program leaders, senior management, and cross-functional managers/directors to develop program monitoring and assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement. Recommend program and process changes as appropriate.
LI-Hybrid
Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.
National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, and Salt Lake City metro areas. The full salary range is $88,000 - $143,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $93,500 - $126,500.
Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above. The full salary range is $79,000 - $129,000 and the bonus target is 10%. The expected salary range is $84,200 - $113,900.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
- Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
- Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
- Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
- Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
- Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
- Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
- Commute and parking benefits.
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Program Manager
Lead with your clinical licensure
Many Clinical Program Manager roles require an RN, LCSW, or similar active license alongside your degree. Listing your licensure prominently signals to sponsors that you meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires for H-1B approval.
Target health systems and managed care organizations
Large hospital networks, health plans, and population health companies file LCAs regularly for this role. These employers have established immigration processes and are far more likely to initiate sponsorship than smaller clinics or nonprofits.
Clarify your degree-to-role alignment upfront
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the position. A master's in public health, nursing, social work, or health administration maps cleanly. Generic business degrees without clinical coursework can draw RFEs from adjudicators.
Demonstrate cross-functional program ownership
Sponsors need evidence this is a specialty occupation, not general management. Emphasize clinical protocol design, quality improvement metrics, and regulatory compliance work. Operational breadth that requires specialized clinical training strengthens the petition significantly.
Ask about LCA timelines early in the process
Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirming the employer has done this before signals they understand sponsorship mechanics and won't stall your start date unexpectedly.
Consider cap-exempt employers if the lottery is a concern
Universities, nonprofit research hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Clinical Program Manager roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinical Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts Clinical Program Manager positions as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific clinical or health-related field. Roles that require an RN, LCSW, or MPH strengthen the case considerably. Positions described as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
What degree do I need for employer sponsorship as a Clinical Program Manager?
Most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, social work, health administration, or a closely related clinical field. A master's degree is increasingly common for senior-level program management roles and makes the specialty occupation argument to USCIS more straightforward. Degrees in unrelated fields paired with clinical licensure may still qualify but require stronger documentation.
Which visa types cover Clinical Program Manager roles?
The H-1B visa is the most common path and covers the vast majority of sponsored Clinical Program Manager positions. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa using the Medical/Health Services Manager category. Applicants with exceptional records in healthcare program leadership could explore the O-1A, though that standard is high. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is also available for long-term hires.
How do I find Clinical Program Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by sponsorship availability, so you're not sifting through roles that won't consider international candidates. Search for Clinical Program Manager positions on Migrate Mate and filter by visa type to surface employers who have an active sponsorship track record, including both cap-subject and cap-exempt organizations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Clinical Program Manager employer if I change jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition covering the Clinical Program Manager role. Your new job duties still need to meet the specialty occupation standard, so the role description matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Program Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.